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2015-11-29 Home Front: Politix

We were just following orders - The Joint Chiefs and the War with ISIS

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Posted by Besoeker 2015-11-29 05:25|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Bringing up Nuremberg was a tad over the top, methinks.

I wonder if Mr. Starmann remembers that there's a practice in a certain branch (or two) known as "malicious obedience."

Mr. Obama has a nearly 7-year track record of his relationship with the military. He has 14 or so months left.

Do the math.

Posted by Pappy 2015-11-29 13:19|| 2015-11-29 13:19|| Front Page Top

#2 At that level, they're politicians in uniform. Fortunate for us the founding fathers remembered their history with Charles the First and Cromwell, so they made higher offices subject to the approval of Congress (our Parliament). Congress also has the say on promotions (see - Tailhook).

Posted by Procopius2k 2015-11-29 17:04|| 2015-11-29 17:04|| Front Page Top

#3 President Obama has chosen to fight rising seas and disappearing glaciers

"Boards don't hit back." - Bruce Lee, Enter the Dragon

Posted by Skidmark 2015-11-29 23:23|| 2015-11-29 23:23|| Front Page Top

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